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Argonaut Plate (Conditions) (2yo+) (Course B) (Turf) Racecard

  • Channel: SKY
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Good To Yielding
Runners
10

Type
Flat

Surface
Turf

Selection

No myracing analysis available for this race

No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
(8)
California Banner silk
California Banner tp
J: L J Ferraris
T: W K Mo
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
41-1 on last month's debut and ran accordingly; looks a longer-term prospect
8
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: -
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
5 May 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd/Y 9-0 tp 6/10 La Forza (6¼L) 79/1 - -
14 Apr 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd 9-0 t 8/9 Thunder Blink (5¼L) 41/1 - 61
2
(10)
California Moxie silk
California Moxie tp
J: Brenton Avdulla
T: A S Cruz
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (4%)
Recovered nicely from a tardy start when finishing a creditable fourth on debut last month
4
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: -
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
5 May 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd/Y 9-0 tp 5/10 La Forza (2¾L) 32/5 - -
14 Apr 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd 9-0 t 4/9 Thunder Blink (2¾L) 13/1 - 70
3
(4)
Lord Of The Rose silk
Lord Of The Rose
J: M L Yeung
T: W Y So
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
75,000gns yearling; stamina in pedigree so likely to find today's trip on the sharp side
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: -
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
5 May 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd/Y 9-0 10/10 La Forza (10L) 66/1 - -
4
(2)
Meaningful Dragon silk
Meaningful Dragon
J: C Y Ho
T: K W Lui
USD$200,000 yearling; has performed only moderately in recent trials; check the betting
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: -
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
5 May 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd/Y 9-0 4/10 La Forza (2½L) 26/5 - -
5
(5)
Santorini silk
Santorini
J: Karis Teetan
T: F C Lor
Full-brother to German Group 2 winner; pleasing third behind La Forza on debut
3
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: -
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
5 May 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd/Y 9-0 3/10 La Forza (1¾L) 11/2 - -
14 Apr 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd 9-0 3/9 Thunder Blink (2L) 17/2 - 73
6
(7)
Skyey Blue silk
Skyey Blue hb
J: Matthew Poon 2
T: K L Man
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Outsider on debut when weakening inside the final furlong; others look stronger
7
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: -
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
5 May 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd/Y 8-12 hb 8/10 La Forza (7L) 77/1 - -
14 Apr 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd 8-12 hb1 7/9 Thunder Blink (5L) 51/1 - 62
7
(1)
Concorde Star silk
Concorde Star
J: L Hewitson
T: Y S Tsui
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (4%)
NZD$80,000 yearling; dam finished fourth in the Group 1 Levin Classic; consult market
Age: 2
Weight: 8-9
OR: -
Days: -
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
5 May 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd/Y 8-9 7/10 La Forza (6½L) 72/1 - -
8
(6)
La Forza silk
BF
La Forza tp
J: Zac Purton
T: Jamie Richards
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (26%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (4%)
Beaten at short-odds on last month's debut; looks an exciting prospect and the one to beat
2
Age: 2
Weight: 8-9
OR: -
Days: -
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
5 May 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd/Y 8-9 tp 1/10 Run Yes Run (½L) 3/5F - -
14 Apr 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd 8-9 t 2/9 Thunder Blink (1L) 2/5F - 71
9
(9)
Run Yes Run silk
Run Yes Run p
J: Matthew Chadwick
T: C W Chang
Displayed the speed in his bloodline when prominent on debut before finding little
5
Age: 2
Weight: 8-9
OR: -
Days: -
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
5 May 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd/Y 8-9 p 2/10 La Forza (½L) 12/1 - -
14 Apr 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd 8-9 p 5/9 Thunder Blink (3½L) 28/1 - 62
10
(3)
Supreme Winner silk
Supreme Winner
J: Ben E Thompson
T: C H Yip
Finished last of nine at 46-1 odds on debut; others make plenty more appeal
9
Age: 2
Weight: 8-9
OR: -
Days: -
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
5 May 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd/Y 8-9 9/10 La Forza (7¾L) 93/1 - -
14 Apr 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd 8-9 9/9 Thunder Blink (6½L) 46/1 - 51
Verdict

Jamie Richards's 2yo LA FORZA was beaten at short-odds on his debut but had the majority of today's rivals in behind him.

Verdict silk image
La Forza

Betting Forecast:

4/9 La Forza,

13/2 Santorini,

17/2 California Moxie,

12/1 Run Yes Run,

14/1 Concorde Star,

20/1 Meaningful Dragon,

Skyey Blue,

25/1 California Banner,

Lord Of The Rose,

33/1 Supreme Winner

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